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New research reveals where in Great Britain people with a disability find it hardest to be in employment

The five areas in Great Britain where disabled people are least likely to be in employment compared with non-disabled people have been revealed in a new report from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
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Irving Berlin documented his admiration for President Dwight D Eisenhower through the character General Waverly in the film White Christmas.

Secret tribute to US president hidden in festive favourite, White Christmas

One of the most loved Christmas films, which has been a staple family movie for generations, has a secret tribute to a US president, according to new research.
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New housing developments failing to protect wildlife

A survey of new housing developments by researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ reveals developers are installing just half of the legally-binding ecological features to protect wildlife.
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Tackling health inequality in South Yorkshire with wearable technology

Pioneering projects using smartphones and wearable technology to address the high levels of health inequalities and disease across the region, have been awarded funding at the South Yorkshire Digital Health Hub (SYDHH).
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City centres could lose £3 billion due to permanent changes caused by Covid-19, new study reveals

A new study from the University of ºù«Ӱҵ has calculated the long term economic impact of Covid-19 on city centres, and found that as the shift towards working from home moves businesses to suburban areas, centres stand to lose £3 billion in 2022.
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Artificial intelligence improves outcomes for depression treatments

AI can help NHS professionals provide quicker and more personalised treatments for depression and improve outcomes for patients, according to new research.
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Repeat of vaginal mesh scandal could be prevented by new early warning system

A new way of testing biomaterials that could help to avoid a repeat of the vaginal mesh scandal, has been developed by researchers at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ.
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Widening inequalities for children in the North of England cost billions, increase poverty and harm children’s lives

A major new report out today paints a stark picture of inequality for children growing up in the North of England post-pandemic compared to those in the rest of the country.

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Social care research centre: new £10 million funding award for University of ºù«Ӱҵ

£10 million in funding has been awarded to the University of ºù«Ӱҵ’s Centre for International Research on Care, Labour & Equalities for a new ‘Centre for Care’ to address the urgent need for accessible research and evidence on social care.